Evening Republican, Volume 22, Number 139, Rensselaer, Jasper County, 13 June 1919 — Page 2

New Things in Costume Jewelry

The charm of novelty belongs to “costume jewelry,” which is chosen for the sake of color or because it accentuates a style in dress, or merely because it is smart and fashionable. However fine and beautiful real jewels may be their owners tire of always wearing the same pieces and take to passing fads with as much relish as.if they were jewelless. Just now there is a vogue for necklaces and beads of all kinds, with Chinese and East Indian designs featured among numberless others, including old Venetian and American Indian ideas. In costume jew el ry, that is Jewel r y •which is not made of precious metals or stones, there is one abiding favorite, and that is the necklace of good pearl beads. Other things may come and go, but they go on forever, because they are so like the beautiful genuine pearls. Good, even strands of pearl beads cost more now than in days before the war, but there is a great range in prices for them, depending upon color, luster, degree of destructibllity and the evenness with which the beads are strung. The handsomest Chinese beads, of Imitation jade and carved ivory and of composition or glass, are often strung on very handsome silk cord. The strand usually supports a large

Sheer Blouses in Russian Style

The Russian blouse has many ad- ! mlrers whose allegiance never fails, | end every time a new interpretation of it appears on the horizon of fashion’s world they give it a heartfelt welcome. Just now Russian blouses are arriving In considerable force, made of sheer fabrics and .of all the supple, lightweight silks that insure flowfng lines. Beginning with fine net and laces the blouse proceeds through crepe georgette and crepe de chine to silk jersey and satins that have the same softness nd to the new weaves in silk that belong to the tricolette family, jin all of these it proves graceful and fascinating. Leaving out al! the others and considering only the enchanting models shown in crepe georgette, we find both the plain and figured varieties used >end that the charm of this beautiful fabric goes far in Itself toward making the, success of the blouses. This is illustrated by the two models shown in the picture for both are simply designed. A simulated vest, set in with a piping of satin, and two folds of patin about ita skirt tell the brief story

medallion of carved ivory or jade, or whatever material makes the bead, with some mystic figure or character wrought in it which looks equal to ward! ng <rtf 1 -ad luck and is probably intended to make its wearer feel secure. Very handsome and brilliant Jet beads, sometimes alternating with sparkling crystal beads on the string, have many admirers among older women, while smooth white coral, or white splashed with pqle pink, are liked for girls and young women. Everyone envies the owner of a strand of carved ivory beads and next to everyone wears a necHaee of the-most brilliant red in opaque beads, of all sizes and shapes. The color of every jewel under the sun is Imitated in glass beads and in mock jewels set in metal and joined by metal chains. Among these women find the necklace that matches their frocks or those that provide a contrasting color touch. Ilappy she is who has among her possessions a strand <|f amber beads, and thrice blessed is the owner of a necklace of opals. Then, the strands of gold or silver beads which one sees so rarely, are again in favor, for these have their Imitations that answer the purpose of costume jewelry. It would not be easy to find a styleirf jeweled neck chain or necklace which is not now represented.

of decorations on the blouse of figured georgette. It is fastened at the front with small, round satin-covered buttons, set close together, and has a sash of heavy satin ribbon finished with silk fringe. The blouse has a small turnover collar and may be buttoned up to the throat, or left open, as pictured. The blouse of plain georgette at the right of the picture is embellished with narrow embroidered bands. The skirt portion is uneven in length, being long at the left side and sloping upward all the way round, so that it Is quite short across the back. This blouse is worn over a satin skirt with drapery that by being' linger at the left than at the right side and Its sleeves Bre finished by cuffs of the same satin. The narrow girdle is made of the georgette.

Some interesting and attractively Unique flowers used on sport hats are developed from .no less un unusual material than corn husks.

THE EVENING REPUBLICAN. RENSSELAER, IND.

Too Frivolous

By R. RAY BAKER

(Copyright, by the McClure New»paper Syndicate.) You don’t find Castlegrove on the map. If you approach a railroad ticket window and inquire as to the fare the man behind the wicket can’t shoot an answer at you in terse tones. He has to get out a little pamphlet and search through it, and after perhaps fifteen minutes have passed he can give you the requested information. Just where Castlegrove derived its name certainly is not known to any of its denizens. Surely there is no edifice in the town that could by the most ambitious* of imaginations be called a castle. The nearest thing to it is a church, which Is just a plain little white building—the kind you find at crossroads in the country. True, there can be and generally is as much religion in one of these little frame Structures as in many of the more pretentious houses of worship to be found in the cities. However, at the time of which I write there was no minister occupying the Castlegrove church pulpit. The parishioners were limited in number, because the population of Castlegrove and its environs had dwindled very noticeably since the church was built, and the ones that were left co u 1 d not a fford -to paya pastor’s salary, and a minister must eat. In the backwoods Ohio town came Genevieve Walters. City life didn’t agree with her mother, so Mr. Walters bought some land that for politeness’ sake was called a farm, and which came cheap, in spite of the flattery, and the family moved from the fairly large city sixty miles away in which they had resided over since Genevieve could remember. Mr. Walters bought out one of the two general stores, succeeded in getting the appointment as postmaster, which had been held by the former proprietor, and managed to’wrest a fair living from the The moving of the Walters family to Castlegrove brought another person to the village once a week. This person was Bert Holbrook, who was in love with Genevieve. He lived in her old home town, where he held a fairly lucrative position as pharmacist, and he managed to get down at regular intervals to see his heart’s desire, usually on Saturday, which was his day off on account of having to work Sundays.

' The two young people had kept company for two years, but there had been no direct talk of an engagement. It wasn’t that Bert was timid about such matters, but that he found one marked flaw in Genevieve that he wished to see corrected before they became betrothed. She was “too frivolous,” according to hisMdeas. He loved her nope the less, but he feared she would experience difficulty in “settling down/’ "I do like to see a girl smile,” he told himself repeatedly; “but I believe it would be a genuine relief to see Genevieve scowl or cry just once. It would relieve the monotony; —She’s smiling all the time, and it’s an attractive sinjle, tooj -but it shows she never has a serious thought. Then, she’s always telling something funny she*s seen or some joke she’s heard.” With the removal of the Walters family to Cast legrove Bert felt convinced that at last Genevieve was going to “become settled.” One couldn’t very well be frivolous in that town. But Genevieve failed to improve, so far as her sweetheart could notice. smiled just as much and saw just as many funny things in life. He couldn’t wait forever, however, so at lest he decided he woqld ask her to take a chance as Mrs. Holbrook, although be felt sure it was he that was taking the chance. It would not be quite right to intrude on the scene of his attempted proposal; so well wait and listen to his thoughts as he expressed them aloud under the rumble of the wheels of the train on which he journeyed home that Saturday night. He had a habit of talking aloud when something troubled him and this was one of those times. *

“A fine mess I” he said, as he half reclined on one seat with his feet on another and glared dejectedly out the window into the darkness flashing past. “Talk about frivolousness; Genevieve certainly has them all beaten. Can’t even listen to a proposal of marriage without laughing m your face. One would naturally think that when a fellow starts talking love a girl would stop playing a piano; but not Genevieve Walters’ She ■ keeps “right on and looks up at you anti grins. I’m through, that’s all. I.can’t keep this up forever. Me for a sensible girl.” And Bert meant it. His was a rather grave demeanor at all times, took life) seriously and cbuld not understand the kind of people who strive to see the funny side pt every oppor- . tunity. ' He was sincerely in love with Gene* vieve, but he was afraid to try matrimony with her. - So he decided the best thing -would be to leave her alone for a while, at least; perhaps forever.. As a result he stopped, writing and quit making his Saturday calls. One month was all he could stand. He had not heard from 1 her. which was not at All unnatural considering

his cessation of correspondence, but somehow he felt grieved over It. “She might at least invite me down there once more,” lie thought. “Well, anyhow, I’ve just got to see her again, frivolous or Dot frivolous, although > "suppose nothing will come of it. I’ll surprise her, to make sure she won’t refuse to see me just for spite.” About this' time Bert’s weekly holiday was shifted to Sunday; so for the first time be journeyed to Castlegrove on the Sabbath. Arriving ht the village he made his way at one® to the Walters home, but was surprised and disappoipted to find no one there. Thinking perhaps the family had gone out for a walk and that he would meet them, he walked up the main street, which seemed to be even more deserted than usual. He saw only one or two pedestrians and an uld man driving a scrawny horse, which was dragging a creaky buggy. Bert’s walk led him past the little church, and it seemed that he could hear a choir singing. Yes, a choir was singing one of the old-time

hymns. Curiosity and lick of anything pise to do prompted Bert to mount the steps and enter the building. As he did so the singing ceased and some one began talking. It was a woman, and there was something strangely familiar about the pleasant, wellmodulated voice. He entered the vestibule and-peered through the inner door. There were perhaps fifty persons in the church listening intently to a young woman who stood in the pulpit. She was quoting from the Bible, saying, “Woe unto the foolish prophets that follow their own spirit pnd have ■seen ' ■ .Bert slipped into a seat at the back of the church and immediately fell under the spell of the sermon or of the young woman, or both. That the rest of the congregation was under the same spell was evident from the way every one leaned forward in his seat, hanging closely to every word that was uttered, with eyes fixed intently on the girl that gave voice to them. No one was sleeping or even ingWhen the services were concluded Bert sat in a daze while the others trailed out of the church. “Too frivolous ’’’ he said repeatedly to himselt. “Here I’ve been criticizing her for smiling and looking on the bright side- of things, because I thought she had no serious thoughts; and all this time she’s been preaching. Talk about foolish prophets. I’m the prize one of the lot.” The girl who had delivered the sermon came along the aisle and stopped by his side. He leaped to his feet, groped for w’ords, stammered and twisted his hat out of shape behind his back, like he was a peasant standing before a princess.

“Genevieve,” he managed to say. “Genevieve, can you I—can 1 —can you—can you forgive me for the way I have acted and—and for the things I have thought? And —and will you let me go home with you and will you—do you think you can listen to me while I—while I try that proposal over again?” She smiled—that same old smile—and he was glad, because he had suddenly discovered that he liked it. “Perhaps I ought not to forgive you,” she responded, “but” —and she tapped the black, book under her arm —“this teaches us that forgiveness is right.—les« you may come with me, Bert, and I’ll listen to what you have to say. I was perfectly serious that other time; but you see sometimes a girl smiles to hide her emotion, and sometimes one gets so nervous that one has to keep the hands busy. That’s why I couldn’t stop playing the piano'. I’ll try this time, though.” ’’ “Please play it —and smile,” pleaded Bert. “I’d dearly love to propose to music, and smiles beat tears all to

Inherited Stature.

It is indicated by research that while short parents tend on the Average to have short children, they may and frequently do transmit characteristics which Tack the shortening element and have tall children. On the other hand, children of tall parents are always tall.* The offspring of two very short or short parents are more variable in stature than the offspring of two very tall or tali'parents. Also, whereas the offspring of two very short -Or short parents tend, on the average, to be less short than the parents, the offspring of very tall or tall parents do not tend to be less tall. Not only is stature as a whole inherited. but also, and even more clearly, each segment of stature, such as neck, of torso, thigh Mind foreleg. And the inheritance of the length of these segments follows the same law as does the length of stature as a whole.

Her Measure of Shame.

Little Mildred was very fond Of ripe olives, and her mother had to watch to see that she did not overindulge. One day there was company, and Mildred manager to have the olive dish stopped near her plate. After the meal her mother, pointing to the pile of pits on Mildred’s plate, asked: “How could you mqke such a pig of yourself? I should think you would be ashamed to see so many pits, and ashamed to have others Mildred hung her head and replied: “I was. That was the reason I threw all the rest of them on the floor." — Harper’s Magazine.

Daily Thought.

In a false quarrel there is no tne valor.—Shakespeare. ‘

SPRING SHOWS THE HOUSEWIFE WAY TO DISPEL MONOTONY OF WINTER’S MENUS

Gathering Wild Greens Is Not Beneath the Dignity of Anyone Who Knows How Delicious Are These First Plants of Spring.

(Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture.) If you want to give your dally meals more variety than has been possible during the winter, you will be interested in reading of the changes one woman, who lived in a town with a fairly good market, made in order that she might use more of the spring food£ and less of the heavy foods. For breakfast, instead of pancakes, sausages, bacon, fried potatoes, and hot breads, to which her family had' been accustomed, she gave them fruits, rhubarb sauce, baked apples, stewed prunes, grapefruit, oranges, bananas, many kinds of cereal with cream, toast, and eggs prepared in various ways, not Including frying. Green Foods Forward. <

For dinners, such vegetables as dandelion greens, spinach, beet greens, kale, onions, cabbage or lettuce were always prominent. Bulky foods like cereals and fruits took the place of rich pastries and cakes. Meat was served in smaller Quantities than before, and once in a while was omitted. For suppers, soups and salads became partially sweetened with figs and raisins, and sponge cake served with fruit gelatin dishes and puddings, were the favorite desserts. The Office of Home Economics, U. S. department of agriculture, also believes in menus which introduce fresh vegetables and fruits, and has tried out the recipes given below, finding them satisfactory. These menus and the recipes for the less common dishes were given merely as suggestions for those who care to use their originality as this woman did in the preparation of spring menus. The housekeeper who lives on a farm or in a small town can follow the same plan to even better advantage, as she can usually gather many sorts of wild greens end often her own rhubarb, kale, cabbage, and spring onions. Some Springtime Menus. — - BREAKFAST. Rhubarb Sauce. Oatmeal (cooked 4n tireless cooker) Cream Poached Eggs on Toast. Coffee.

dinner Puree of Spinach Scalloped Potatoes Cheese Fondue Creamed Cauliflower _ Bread Butter Prune Pudding . SUPPER Greens and Peas Timbales with Sauce Baked Potatoes Buttered, Beets - Diced-Fruit Cookies BREAKFAST. Grapefruit Corn-meal Mush with Cream Coddled Eggs Bread Butter Coffee ’ DINNER Clear Soup with Lettuce Salad with Mayonnaise Dressing Chocolate Bread Pudding SUPPER » Eggs Florentine Thread ±>uncr Apple Celery and Raisin Salad on Lettuce Lemon Sherbet BREAKFAST. Stewed Prunes Prepared Cereal Cream Bacon and Eggs _ Muffins Cocoa dinner Clear Soup Beef Brown Potatoes Greens with Brown Tomato Sauce Rolls Butter Rhubarb Short Cake SUPPER a „ Potato Salad Deviled Eggs Creamed String Beans Baking Powder Biscuit Butter Rhubarb Marmalade Bananas and Cream How to Make Some of the Uishes. Puree of Spinach. . it neck spinach (washed, picked over and cooked until tender) Drain spinach and rub through sieve. Reheat. Add. 3 tablespoons butter. 1 tablespoon flour. % cup cream. Arrange on serving dish and garnish with hard cooked eggs. PRUNE PUDDING. 2 cups milk Few grains cayenne. U cup corn sirup. flne - S tablesnoons corn- % teaspoon salt. 8 starch. 1 teaspoon vanilla.

“ ffirips of the milk in dopble boiler. Mix % cup cold milk with corn Starch and add together with the corn sirup, prunes and salt-to the hot milk. Cook twenty minutes, cool, add vanilla, and serve with cream. This recipe will make four servings. GREENS AND PEA TIMBALES. 1 cup pea pulp. » 3 tablespoons melted 1 cup greens (cook- fat ed and cut fine). ¥* teaspoon pepper, j Few grains cayenne. 1% teaspoons salt K> drops onion juice. Mix and turn into greased molds, ■et in pan of hot water and bake un-

til firm in slow oven. Serve with white sauce, seasoned and mixed with finely chopped greens. This recipe will make eight timbales. EGGS FLORENTINE. % cup greens (cooked and CUt fine). cup white sauce made of: 1 tablespoon fat. % teaspoon salt. 1 tablespoon flour. *4. cup grated cheese. % cup milk. Lightly grease six individual baking dishes and in each put two tablespoons greens. Break eggs into cup singly and slip into baking dishes. Season with salt and pepper. The white sauce is made by heating butter and flour together until well mixed, then adding hot milk and cooking until thick. Season and pour over eggs. Sprinkle grated cheese over top of dishes and bake until brown. Serve hot. GREENS WITH BROWN TOMATO SAUCE. 3 tablespoons fat. 1% teaspoons highly teaspoon mustard. seasoned sauce Few grains cayenne. (made for serving 1 teaspoon lemon with meats). juice. % CU P stewed and stralnea tomatoes. Cook fat until well browned and add 3 cups greens cooked until tender. This amount will make 8 average-sized servings.

CANNED MEAT USEFUL WHEN VISITORS COME

Heat and Labor on Hot Summer Days Are Saved. Delicious Chicken Dinner Put on Table by Indiana Woman When Machine Load of City Guests Arrive Unexpectedly. (Prepared by the United States Department of Agriculture.) The amount of meat canned in home kitchens has increased year by year since the process was first found to be practicable. Slowly but surely women are realizing tha t it Is better to distribute the eating of fresh meat over many months by canning part when it is plentiful than to overeat for a few weeks and then go meatless until the next Heat and labor on hot, busy summer days are saved by winter canning of meat, and a supply of canned fish and meat is very handy in emergencies which arise even in the best-regulated households. A woman in White county, Tpdiana, did not think it practical for country women to can meat, but she did “put up” a few cans of chicken because everyone in her club was doing it The home demonstration agent, supervised by the United States department of agriculture and the state college at Purdue, had given a meat-can-ning demonstration in the county, and when the women learned that meat could be. canned, nearly all tried IL Several months after canning the meat the skeptical one *waf hanging the week’s washing on the line, when a machine load of city guests drove in the yard. Glad as the hostess was to see them, her first thought was of the pick-up dinner she had planned giving her family that day. She was noted as a good cook, and it was hard to see her renown in that line suffer even a temporary eclipse. Then came remembrance of the canned meat ‘ln a • short time a delicious chicken dinner was on the table and her reputation as a cook was saved.

OF INTEREST to the HOUSEWIFE

Quicklime will drive away ants. ** * \ An oyster shell in the/teakettle will . prevent rust' • • • • Fresh bread in the cake box will keep the fresh. Tomatoes may be stuffed with celery, green peppers, onions and mincemeat . v - • •' Empty spools dyed prettily with Easter dyes make entrancing playthings /dr small children.